MAA
Chennai
India
3,749 km
2,330 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,749 km
2,330 mi / 2,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MAA RUH
Airport Name Chennai International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MAA RUH
ICAO Code VOMM OERK
City Chennai Riyadh
Country India Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 52 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 12.990000, 80.170000 24.960000, 46.700000

Chennai (MAA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chennai International Airport (MAA) in Chennai, India to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,749 kilometers (2,330 miles / 2,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting India with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:42 in Chennai, it's 05:12 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,997 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Chennai International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Chennai (MAA) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chennai International Airport (MAA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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